2,6-Naphthalenedicarboxylic acid (CED0017785)

2,6-Naphthalenedicarboxylic acid (C12H8O4) is an organic compound with an average molecular weight of 216.19 g/mol. 2,6-Naphthalenedicarboxylic acid belongs to the naphthalenecarboxylic acids and derivatives, a subclass of naphthalenes within the organic compounds. This compound is classified as a benzenoid. The substance is used in the production of plastics, specifically in Polyamide and Polyethylene Terephthalate. It is found in or released from 29 recorded sources. These include building and construction materials such as tents, canopies, and ceilings. In the category of electrical and electronic equipment, it is associated with antennas, coils, cores yokes or armatures, discharge lamps, and auxiliary devices, among 14 other sources. Household cleaning and consumer products containing the compound include soap detergents, bleaching agents, perfumes within detergents and soaps, cigar cigarettes, and other smoking requisites. Additionally, it is linked to food processing and cookware, specifically processing meats and fermentation processes for beer. In terms of biological activity, 2,6-Naphthalenedicarboxylic acid has two recorded protein targets. It acts as an inhibitor of Hemoglobin subunit beta (HBB) and Hemoglobin subunit alpha (HBA1).